SENCO

Grandir UK; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Harlow is searching for an SENCO Co-ordinator to support children with special educational needs. The role requires a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years, with a qualification in SEND being desirable. Responsibilities include liaising with parents, advising staff, and ensuring Individual Education Plans are established. Join a supportive environment with benefits like generous leave, discounts, and wellness support.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referring friends and family

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day

Employee discounts portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

Qualifications

• MUST hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• A Level 3 qualification in SEND would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a liaison between parents and staff for children with special educational needs.
• Advising and supporting other Nursery Practitioners.
• Ensuring that appropriate Individual Education Plans are in place.
• Collecting and updating relevant background information on children.
• Keeping up to date with initiatives and best practice.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Level 3 qualification in SEND

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

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Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Harlow part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for an SENCO Co-ordinator to who is responsible for supporting, assessing, planning and monitoring the progress of children with special educational needs.

Candidates MUST hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years. A Level 3 qualification in SEND would be an advantage.

Hours:

Either full-time or part-time 9am-3pm Monday - Friday

Join us and enjoy the following host of attractive benefits :

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at $100s$ of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24 / 7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

What will you be doing:

• Acting as a liaison between parents and staff for children with special educational needs and disabilities
• Advising and supporting other Nursery Practitioners regarding children with special educational needs or disabilities
• Ensuring that appropriate Individual Education Plans are in place
• Ensuring that relevant background information about children with special educational needs or disabilities is collected, recorded, and updated.
• Keeping up to date with initiatives and best practice

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work , reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.